Funky 45's — In Stock
Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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Mandrill —
Happy Beat (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch 
Arista, 1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small BPM sticker.)
New Design, 1972. Very Good+ ... $0.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a New Design sleeve. Labels have marker over the promo notice.)
Flower's, Mid 80s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Soundtech Studios, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fraternity, 2017. New Copy ... $9.99
A newly-reformed version of 70s funk legends Manzel – but one that hits with all the hard, raw power of the group on their vintage funky 45s! "High & Tight" comes on strong with this nicely overblown keyboard over the beats – setting up this freaky little groove that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pepite (Switzerland), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99
A rare bit of Brazilian funk from the 70s – served up with this fast-riffing groove that's totally great, which is then punctuated by very soulful piano – and topped with vocals that are in that totally cool style of Brazilian production that was big at the time! In other words, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Ernie Maresca —
Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)/Seville, 1962. Very Good ... $2.99
Mark IV —
(Make With) The Shake/Cosmic, 1958. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tamla, 1965. Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles.)
Arctic, Late 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Cotillion, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
World Pacific, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label small hole pressing with deep groove.)
Island, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Island sleeve.)
Nectar, 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA (Brazil), 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Two more obscure tracks from this great Brazilian singer – recorded after her early albums for Columbia – two live performances from the Festival Internacional Da Musica Popular! 7-inch, Vinyl record
World Pacific, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label small hole pressing with deep groove.)
Capitol, 1974. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have some pen.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jimmy McGriff —
Bag Full Of Soul ... 7-inch United Artists, 1966. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
A nice batch of trio cuts with Thornel Schwartz on guitar and Willy Jenkins on drums. McGriff wrote a lot of the material, and while it's not totally funky, like his late 60's stuff, it's also got a nice tight groove, like his Sue albums. 4 tracks off the LP: "Boston Bust Out", "See ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips.)
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $13.99
Deep soul from Old Town Records – two overlooked 60s gems from Beverly McKay! "Say It With Feeling" definitely lives up to its title – with a bumping, blasting groove from the horns and drums – which is then given this raspy power by Beverly's lead vocals! "Conscie ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Allegro, 1960. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue vinyl pressing. Label has a small sticker.)
MGM, 1959. Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles.)
Carmen McRae —
Get Set/Decca, 1955. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label promo. Label has a sticker.)
Bamboo, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
We love these guys – and both cuts are great! "Backfield In Motion" is a huge hit for the duo – with amazingly acrobatic vocals, and a strange little hook that's a lot more enduring than you'd imagine. "Do Right" is just as great, with a jaunty little groove, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing with red text.)
Mirettes —
Real Thing (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Revue, 1968. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Full Speed Ahead, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Yambo, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
One Der Ful, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mohawkestra —
Heart Full Of Soul/Reed (UK), 2017. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Reed sleeve.)
Moments —
Love On A Two-Way Street/Stang, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Thelonious Monk Quartet Plus Two —
Worry Later (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Riverside, 1960. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A killer from Bobby Moore! Sure, he's best known for the classic southern soul number "Searching For My Love" – but the one we die for is "Hey Mr DJ", a slow vamping instrumental with a honking tenor all over the top, and bubbling organ and really heavy drums underneath. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Fading blue label pressing, with some marker and a small sticker on one side.)
Dorothy Moore —
Funny How Time Slips Away/Malaco, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jackie Moore —
Make Me Feel Like A Woman/Kayvette, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Buddah sleeve.)
Number One, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Obscure work from jazz singer Azie Mortimer, recording here in a rare single that offers up 2 sides of her style. "Haunted" is a nice uptempo soul number, written and produced by Willie Henderson, with a good rolling groove that has a bit of a northern feel to it. "Cool It" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing.)
Tramp (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $4.99
A romping, stomping, sock-soul monster – a cut recorded in the Northwest in the mid 60s, but with a groove that's massively funky overall! Imagine a group like The Capitols or Archie Bell & The Drells getting the chance to work after hours in a tiny studio – just riffing and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2017. New Copy ... $6.99
Romping drums and burning Hammond organ – a mighty nice combination, and one that pushes "Pick & Shovel" out of the gate with a strong vibe right from the start! There's a great solo in the middle, too – organ that maybe recalls the work of Alan Hawkshaw at times, but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Simmons, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $99.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), 1965/1967. New Copy ... $9.99
Soaring soul from Jerry Naylor – a singer who got his start in The Crickets, but who works here perfectly on an uptempo, blue-eyed soul track that's totally great! There's a positive vibe that really makes the 60s version of the city sparkle in the lyric – more soul than "Downtown& ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Lee Negin —
Wired For Sound/Passing Phase, 1981. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear.)
JImmy Nelson —
Tell Me Who/Chess, 1963. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Label has a drillhole.)
Buddy, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
New York Port Authority —
I Don't Want To Work Today (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Invictus, 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99
We're not sure if this is the same band that did the two albums with funky grooves that were put out by the U.S. Navy, but they are a nice funky group with a good soul feel to them that's augmented here by excellent production by Brian Holland for HDH productions. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Invictus sleeve.)
Newbeats —
Bread & Butter/Hickory, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the best cuts ever by a band that's in the business of putting out monster cuts! "Afro-Strut" could be another take on the JB's "Grunt", slowed down, but still with that same high-pitched sax, just wailing away! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker.)
Alex North —
Rainmaker EP ... 7-inch RCA, 1957. Very Good (pic cover)... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a small split on the top seam and lightly bent corners.)
Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... $59.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker.)
Essex, Mid 50s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Olympic Runners —
Dump The Bump (double a-side single) ... 7-inch London, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a London sleeve.)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
A romping bit of funk from Orgone – a cut that's one of the group's own, but which almost feels like it could have been lifted from an early Funkadelic album – given the bassline, drums, and the way a chorus supports the energy of the lead vocals! "Hound Dogs" is another ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Orgone —
Don't Stop/Colemine, 2014. New Copy ... $5.99
A killer jam from Orgone – like a lost funky gem from the immediate post disco/nascent boogie funk years! Don't worry, "Don't' Stop" is not a indie funk version of the Fleetwood Mac tune, but a tight little tune with a killer bassline, tight drums, and some great soul vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Orioles —
Till Then/Collectables, 1950s. Near Mint- (reissue)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Collectables sleeve.)
Out Of Sights —
Tears Don't Care Who Cries/Boddie/Numero, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Larry Page Orchestra —
Those Were The Days/Page One, 1969. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pair Extraordinaire —
Girl, I Think I Love You/Liberty, 1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some pen.)
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
Two great deep soul rarities – back to back on a 45! "You Must Leave Her" has the Paramount Four working out a fantastic dance between lead vocal and harmony backup – in a slow-but-hard mode that's completely wonderful, and very suited to the blue-tinged lyrics! Jeanette ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jackie Paris —
Love Is A King/Coral, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker.)
Mercury, 1950. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear red vinyl pressing. Vinyl is a bit dished but plays fine.)
Charlie Parker —
Charlie Parker With Strings EP ... 7-inch Clef, 1950. Very Good ... $7.99
Titles include "Lover", "Stella By Starlight", "Temptation", and "Autumn In New York". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label Clef pressing.)
Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Robert Parker —
Barefootin/Nola, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing. Labels have a small name in marker.)
Star Fox, 1973. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Herald, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Les Paul & Mary Ford —
Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me/Capitol, 1952. Very Good ... $1.99
Freda Payne —
Band Of Gold/Invictus, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Two killers from Freda Payne! "Band Of Gold" is one of her all-time hits – a strident 70s soul hit that we never tire of listening to, with a monster hook that's really great. Even better is "Easiest Way To Fall" – which has a funky break that's been sampled often, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Invictus sleeve.)
Mike Pedicin Quintet —
Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum/RCA, 1955. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have some notes in pen.)
Mercury, 1955. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
People Have Names —
Entertainer/People Have Names, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $29.99
People's Music Works, 1970. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
Peppermint Rainbow —
Don't Wake Me Up In The Morning, Michael/Decca, 1969. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Arista, 1975. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Arista sleeve.)
Capitol, Early 70s. Good+ ... $0.99
Righteous harmony soul – with a nice mix of deep and trippy arrangements, in the style of the best Temptations work handled by Norman Whitfield! "Keep On Moving" is a slow chugging tune with voices that dip and turn nicely – and "Your Love" has a slower ballad feel, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of flaking.)
V-Tone, 1960s. Good ... $0.49
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some noise. Vinyl has a press flaw that bumps a bit in the middle of "The Hunch".)
Lucky Peterson —
1, 2, 3, 4/Yambo, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Two sides of goofy organ blues, by youngster Lucky Peterson. His singing's terrible, and his organ playing's slightly better – but give him points for being a kid, though! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Today pressing.)
Aloha Got Soul, 1980. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
Sunny soul from the Hawaii scene of the late 70s! "So Good" has a bit of gentle funk at the core, and a rising male lead with female backup doing a great job on the positive lyrics – which get a nice break in the middle for solos on keyboards and guitar! "Could It Be ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Esther Phillips —
What A Diff'rence A Day Makes/Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
ABC/Dunhill, 1968. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Atlantic, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Tramp (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
Mr CC is one funky fellow – driven by some heavy drums, blasted by tight horns, and given this wickedly sharp guitar solo in the middle – all while Jim Pipkin calls out some actions during the tune, but mostly leaves the instruments to do all the talking! The band is equally great on ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tamla, 1971. Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some creackles.)
Mercury, 1961. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Poets —
She Blew A Good Thing/Symbol, Late 60s. Good ... $3.99
Classic 60's northern material by this lesser-known group who recorded for Sue's Symbol subsidiary. Juggy Murray produced the single, and it's got a good rolling catchy groove, with a hard sing-song chorus. Very nice stuff, and a beautiful loud original single! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Fade label pressing. Plays with some crackles. Labels have wear.)
A&M (Japan), 1980. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Not exactly a pic sleeve, but with printed sheet along with an A&M sleeve.)
Disc AZ (France), 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Astroscope, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Sweet harmony soul! "Bitter With The Sweet" is one of the best cuts ever by this obscure Ohio group – a track that's got a nice little kick to it, with a snapping midtempo groove that adds a bit more punch to the group's youthful vocals, while still preserving all their wonderful ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker.)
Ben Gee, 1970s. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
Readers Digest (France), 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
RCA, 1956. Very Good- ... $4.99
Prince —
Damn U/Paisley Park, 1992. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Warner sleeve, with jukebox strip.)
Prince —
Diamonds & Pearls/Paisley Park, 1991. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Prince —
Glam Slam (remix/Paisley Park, 1988. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Prince —
I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Paisley Park, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Prince —
Let's Pretend We're Married/Warner, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Prince —
Mountains/Warner, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Warner sleeve.)
Paisley Park/Warner, 1990. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Warner sleeve.)
Warner, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
Two dance versions of tracks taken from his 1985 release Around The World In A Day, one of the last great singles Prince cut, that didn't drift too far into the pop rock realm, with a nice laid back psychedelic feel. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and an unglued seam.)
Prince —
U Got The Look/Paisley Park, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
A double-header of cuts from the Sign O The Times album! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear.)
